I have been a brick layer for 49 years, and have been through my share of pickups. I always use a truck. I can’t remember how many I’ve owned. I have to haul some bricks, scaffolding and pull a trailer from time to time. Lately I’ve been getting the F-250s. I bought this one brand new in 2010. It has great performance and does anything I ask it to do. I bought a half-ton once, but it did not last me a year.